Alex Shenstone

Hi there! I'm Alex Shenstone (He/Him), a UK-based trans writer and PhD student. I love writing poetry, prose, script, anything really - though I do like playing with the darker themes of our world 🖤

Lincoln, United Kingdom

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Chapbooks

Book cover of Elegies To People, Feelings and Other Mortal Shit by Alex Shenstone

Elegies To People, Feelings and Other Mortal Shit This chapbook delves into poetry relating to the trans-male experience, as well as showcasing empowerment to women & queerness.Kith Books, 2023

Book cover of Jack of All Tales by Alex Shenstone

Jack of All TalesThis chapbook holds 29 sinister adaptations of classic fairytales and nursery rhymes - come take a dip into these dark fantasies!Alien Buddha Press, 2022

Selected work (112 publications)

University of Lincoln - Student Life, 2023

Using Umii To Make Connections – A Vegetarian & Vegan ChristmasAn article all about the benefits of the app Umii, particularly regarding its key mission on helping combat student loneliness and creating connections - with an addition of how to connect if you're in the veggie/vegan crowd this Christmas!

University of Lincoln - Student Life, 2023

Festive Décor – Where To Buy & How To StyleAn article for students in the Lincoln area revealing all the best places to get affordable Christmas decor, as well as advice on how to utilise it to the MAX!

University of Lincoln - Student Life, 2023

PhD Study At Lincoln: Creative WritingAn article revealing what you can expect if you want to undertake a Creative Writing PhD at the University of Lincoln, based off my personal experiences.

University of Lincoln - Student Life, 2023

International Men's Day 2023A vignette of what International Men's Day means, its origins, and a run-down of a number of UK charities who focus on men's mental health and wellbeing.

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Links

The Lincoln Review Interview with Alex ShenstoneI was interviewed by the lovely people at Chillsubs, about my experience working as one of the editing cohort of The Lincoln Review!

The Fresher Take PodcastI had the privilege of being a previous co-host of The Fresher Take Podcast, a sort-of-monthly podcast which focused on topics surrounding mental health, married together with the student experience - check it out!